TAFNEX™ CF/PP can be processed into a tube shape by filament winding.
TAFNEX™ CF/PP - UD Winding Tube
Carbon fiber composite material UD Winding Tube
Applications
Characteristics
- Basic Information
- Details of Characteristics
- Details of Applications
TAFNEX™ CF/PP is an unidirectional tape (UD tape) composed of carbon fiber and polypropylene (PP) achieved by unique technology of Mitsui Chemicals.
Since it is a thermoplastic composite, it offers excellent processability; short time processing, secondary processing, and so forth.
In the automotive and bicycle field, TAFNEX™ CF/PP can contribute to reduce part weight, improve impact resistance and control vibration.
![TAFNEX™ CFPP](/content/mitsuichemicals/jp/en/service/product/tafnex-tube/_jcr_content/root/container_1263286443/product_details/main-section/tabs/item_1/image-0.coreimg.jpeg/1677550449197/ti03-pict001.jpeg)
1. Vibration absorption
UD winding tube offers excellent vibration control properties compared to thermoset composite.
![Impulse Response](/content/mitsuichemicals/jp/en/service/product/tafnex-tube/_jcr_content/root/container_1263286443/product_details/main-section/tabs/item_2/container-anchor-1/image-1.coreimg.jpeg/1677550449072/ti03-pict002.jpeg)
2. Good fracture toughness
The material has lower sudden breaking down risk.
![Resistant to crushing](/content/mitsuichemicals/jp/en/service/product/tafnex-tube/_jcr_content/root/container_1263286443/product_details/main-section/tabs/item_2/container-anchor-2/image-1.coreimg.jpeg/1677550454936/ti03-pict003.jpeg)
CAE analysis results
![CAE analysis results](/content/mitsuichemicals/jp/en/service/product/tafnex-tube/_jcr_content/root/container_1263286443/product_details/main-section/tabs/item_2/container-anchor-2/image-3.coreimg.gif/1677550463915/ti03-pict004.gif)
3. Able to accommodate secondary processing
UD winding tube can be bent under heat due to the properties of thermoplastics.
![Able to accommodate secondary processing](/content/mitsuichemicals/jp/en/service/product/tafnex-tube/_jcr_content/root/container_1263286443/product_details/main-section/tabs/item_2/container-anchor-3/image-1.coreimg.jpeg/1677550469978/ti03-pict005.jpeg)
4. Able to control mechanical properties
It is possible to control the mechanical properties and bending strength which relates to durability depending on winding angles.
![UD tape winding -> Molded pipe
| Molded pipe](/content/mitsuichemicals/jp/en/service/product/tafnex-tube/_jcr_content/root/container_1263286443/product_details/main-section/tabs/item_2/container-anchor-4/image-1.coreimg.jpeg/1677550472837/ti03-pict006.jpeg)
5. Process controllability
Laser winding system realizes high-speed and stable processing with a low environmental load.
![Example: Injection molded seat insert](/content/mitsuichemicals/jp/en/service/product/tafnex-tube/_jcr_content/root/container_1263286443/product_details/main-section/tabs/item_2/container-anchor-5/image-1.coreimg.jpeg/1677550478971/ti03-pict008.jpeg)
Automotive parts
Weight can be reduced while retaining strength.
- - Cross-car beams
- - Side steps
- - Roof rails
Bicycle parts
Since the material is safe, resists crushing, and offers excellent vibration-control characteristics, it can be used to improve bicycle comfort.
- - Seat posts
- - Frames
- - Handlebars